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After a months-long push by Congressman Moulton and many other allies and advocates to restore the Press 3 option of the 988 lifeline, we are glad to see the Trump Administration finally bring this crucial crisis support for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults back online. Affirming care saves lives. Help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988, and pressing 3.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the months of pressure on the Trump Administration, led by Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline resumed its LGBTQIA+ Youth Specialized Services, known as the “Press 3” option, this week. “Restoring the Press 3 option is long overdue, but I’m glad to see the Trump Administration finally heed our calls to bring back this critical affirming care for LGBTQIA+ youth,” said Congressman Moulton. “Congress provided the funding and the direction to keep this lifeline open long ago, and it’s disappointing that there was any lapse in service for the Press 3 option. I’ll keep working alongside my colleagues to make sure Press 3 is available to every young person who needs it.” The Press 3 option launched nationally in 2022 and handled roughly 1.6 million contacts before the Trump Administration shut it down in July 2025. Congressman Moulton and a bipartisan group of colleagues sent a letter in February 2026 to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Health and Human Services demanding the immediate restoration of the Press 3 option. On July 15, 2026, Congressman Moulton and several other colleagues held a press conference on Capitol Hill to renew the call for the Press 3 option to be restored. This followed the inclusion of $33.1 million in the FY2026 Appropriations law, along with a funding directive, requiring HHS to fund the line. LGBTQIA+ youth face higher rates of serious depression and suicidal thoughts than their peers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Congressman Moulton has emphasized that specialized crisis services like the Press 3 option are a proven way to reach young people at their most vulnerable moments. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. ###

SALEM, MA — Brigadier General Andrea Gayle-Bennett of Lynn was honored last night as the winner of the 11th Annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award. Congressman Seth Moulton presented the award at a ceremony in Salem, where five honorees in total were also recognized for their remarkable contributions to their communities. The Peter J. Gomes Service Award recognizes the volunteer work and community contributions of constituents across Massachusetts’ 6th District. It’s named after the late Reverend Professor Peter Gomes, who was a Christian minister that served for nearly 40 years at The Memorial Church of Harvard University. Reverend Gomes was a mentor and friend to Congressman Moulton, ultimately inspiring him to serve in the Marines and later to run for Congress. Brigadier General Gayle-Bennett serves as the Adjutant for Lynn-Swampscott Disabled American Veterans Chapter #64, continuing her dedication to veterans across the district following her post-retirement promotion to Brigadier General by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She works tirelessly on the front lines of veteran care by connecting local heroes with essential housing, food resources, and peer support networks. By spearheading community events and building robust outreach programs, she actively combats isolation and improves the daily quality of life for disabled veterans. "Brigadier General Gayle-Bennett embodies the very best of our community and the spirit of service that Reverend Gomes taught us to uphold," said Congressman Seth Moulton. "Her tireless work advocating for our veterans, ensuring they have housing, food, and a strong network of support, is a powerful reminder of what true dedication to community looks like. It is an honor to present her with this year's Gomes Service Award and to celebrate her impact on Lynn and across the Sixth District." Information about each of the other 2026 honorees can be found here. More information about the Gomes Service Award can be found here. ###

Honorees from Gloucester, Saugus, Lynn, Amesbury, and Salem will be honored at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. SALEM, MA - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) has selected five honorees for the 11th annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award. Created in 2016 by Congressman Moulton, the award recognizes the volunteer work and community contributions of constituents across Massachusetts’ 6th District. The five honorees will be honored at a public awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:00 PM in Salem. These five members of our community demonstrate the integrity, compassion, and commitment to community that were characterized by the Congressman’s late mentor, Reverend Professor Peter J. Gomes. The late Reverend Professor Gomes was a Christian minister who served for nearly forty years in The Memorial Church of Harvard University. As a preacher, teacher, and leader, he influenced many with his wit and wisdom and, above all, with his commitment to service. Reverend Professor Gomes was Congressman Moulton’s mentor and friend, ultimately inspiring him to serve in the Marines and later to run for Congress. The award honors volunteers who demonstrate a similar level of commitment to service and community. This year’s honorees are: Prataap Patrose - Gloucester, MA Prataap is the Co-founder and President of the 100 Trees Project, a nonprofit advancing environmental equity in Gloucester, Rockport and across Cape Ann. Since 2020, he has spearheaded volunteer-driven tree planting initiatives targeting urban heat islands in public housing, parks, and thoroughfares. Partnering with local municipalities and community groups, Prataap works to transform underserved public spaces into cooler, healthier, and more resilient environments. Lorraine Sanborn - Saugus, MA Lorraine has dedicated herself to teaching English to immigrants and helping them build community. Since 2014, she has volunteered with Catholic Charities Boston's language programs in Salem and Lynn, delivering weekly lessons to nonnative speakers. Through her compassion and commitment, Lorraine creates a welcoming environment that empowers her students with the skills, confidence, and sense of belonging needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. BG (MA)(Ret) Andrea Gayle-Bennett - Lynn, MA Brigadier General Gayle-Bennett serves as the Adjutant for Lynn-Swampscott Disabled American Veterans Chapter #64, continuing her dedication to veterans across her district following her post-retirement promotion to Brigadier General by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She connects local veterans with housing, food, and peer support while advocating alongside community leaders. By organizing social events and building reliable support networks, she works to reduce isolation and enhance the quality of life for disabled veterans. Jo Hamel - Amesbury, MA Jo founded Caiden’s Crusaders in honor of her grandson to support families facing childhood cancer across the 6th District. The volunteer-run nonprofit provides direct financial assistance to help families direct their focus to their child's care. Through local raffles and fundraisers, Jo mobilizes a strong community network that ensures no family has to navigate childhood cancer alone. Pam Kentley - Salem, MA Pam serves as Vice President of the Woman’s Friend Society, overseeing Salem's historic Emmerton House to provide affordable housing for working women and students. She actively coordinates events, hosts fundraisers, and supports residents daily to build a strong community of women. Beyond her work with the Society, Pam volunteers with local food banks and cat rescue efforts to improve quality of life across Salem. Award Ceremony Details: Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: St. Joseph Hall, Second Floor, 160 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970 Members of the public with questions about the Gomes Award should reach out to [email protected] ###

Our office is proud to announce this year's honorees for the 11th Annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award. These five individuals set an example of service and commitment to community not just for MA-06, but for our entire country. Read more here: https://t.co/aBIilftJvN https://t.co/PbuXZEWJl2

Republicans are too scared of the president to stand up against this dumb war. https://t.co/X0GVvDEXPf

I forced a vote on my War Powers Resolution this week because we cannot let up on the pressure to end this illegal war. A few Republicans may have finally shown the courage to stand up to Trump publicly, but 97 percent would still rather cower to him than admit what they’re happy to say behind closed doors.

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Applications are still open for U.S. Service Academy nominations from Rep. Moulton’s office. Eligible MA-06 residents must apply by September 30, 2026. https://t.co/2IrJdDg5HV

A war that Donald Trump said would last a few weeks is now at 6 months and counting. A war that Congress did not authorize, and that the American people do not want. Tonight's vote on Rep. Moulton's war powers resolution was another step in ending Trump's war with Iran, but the work doesn't stop here. We will keep up the pressure until Trump folds.

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) delivered opening remarks at the House Select Committee on China hearing examining human rights in the People’s Republic of China ahead of President Trump’s upcoming summit with Xi Jinping in Washington. The hearing focused on U.S. policy responses to the Chinese government's oppression of Uyghur and Tibetan populations, crackdown on Hong Kong, and broader civil rights restrictions. Congressman Moulton’s opening remarks as delivered are below: “Serving on the Select Committee on China – the full name of the committee is the Select Committee on Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. “The verb there is competition. And the competition between the United States and China is not just for economic dominance or military dominance; it's for leadership, and it comes down to not just which country is stronger, but which country has the values that the rest of the world wants to follow. “That's really what's at stake: who will lead the world, not just from power, but values. “China under Xi Jinping has spent the past decade and a half systematically eroding the rights of everyone living in China. For most of that time, the United States has pushed back in a strongly bipartisan manner. “We engaged on the genocide of Uyghurs in one of the most effective pieces of legislating the U.S. Congress has ever done on a human rights issue with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. “And then under this presidency, we stopped trying. This administration has canceled dozens of grant programs supporting civil society, pro-democracy programming, and independent journalism that were actively undermining the CCP's efforts to suppress independent thought in China. “This administration is uniquely good at shooting themselves in the foot. But the decision to gut the U.S. Agency for Global Media was, even for them, a historically tragic decision. “This is an institution that, for a very small amount of money, dramatically shaped the world's information environment in ways that align with both U.S. values and the truth. “My colleagues on the Select Committee have often heard me harp on the fact that while ‘competition’ is the verb and the title, the first order of business in our relationship with China today is deterrence. It's to prevent a war, a war that Xi Jinping has made very clear he is ready and willing to start. “We think about deterrence usually in just military terms, but if you ask the Pentagon about deterrence, they'll tell you that there are four elements: there's military, economic, diplomatic, and information. “We understand the importance of military power. We understand the importance of economic power. But in that information realm, we have to tell our story. We can't cut off the very organisms of our government that are designed to do that and tell a better story, not just to the world but to the people in China today. “And on diplomacy, that brings us back to where I began: the question of moral leadership. Who will be the next great superpower leader of the world? The question, not just of power, but of values. This administration seems to throw those values out the window. It's critical we get them back. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.” ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives tonight passed Congressman Seth Moulton's (MA-06) War Powers Resolution, voting 220-204 to reclaim Congress’s authority to end Donald Trump’s war with Iran. The resolution was cosponsored by 14 House Democrats, including 13 Democratic veterans, reflecting deep concern within the ranks of those who have served about a war that Congress never authorized. The resolution's passage comes six months after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared a "capital V military victory" in Iran, a claim undercut by continued American casualties, an Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz, rising gas prices, and a nuclear program that remains intact. Eighteen U.S. servicemembers have been killed and American military installations have come under direct attack since the conflict began, at a cost exceeding $38 billion according to an estimate today by the Congressional Budget Office. "By the Trump Administration's own metrics, Iran is winning and America is losing,” said Congressman Moulton. “Tonight, Congress did its job under the Constitution and said enough is enough. People at home are hurting because of skyrocketing costs, and our troops’ lives are in danger in a war that never should have happened. We will keep the pressure up until Trump folds." The other 14 House Democrats cosponsoring the resolution are: Reps. Jake Auchincloss (MA-4), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Jason Crow (CO-6), Jared Golden (ME-2), Maggie Goodlander (NH-2), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6), Ted Lieu (CA-36), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Mike Quigley (IL-5), Pat Ryan (NY-18), Bobby Scott (VA-3), Mike Thompson (CA-4), Derek Tran (CA-45), and Eugene Vindman (VA-7). ###

The House "voted 220-204 to pass the resolution, sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.). "Seven Republicans voted in favor of the measure: Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Warren Davidson (Ohio), Tom Barrett (Mich.), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Iowa), Zach Nunn (Iowa) and Nancy Mace (S.C.)." https://t.co/T10C1ys0Fc

Our team will be hosting office hours this Wednesday! Staff will be available to meet with constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment necessary. We hope you can join us in Amesbury. https://t.co/n2hBWZnxwM

Two War Powers Resolutions have been passed in the House now, yet Trump and MAGA Republicans have done nothing but dig their heels in with this illegal war, ignoring their oaths to the Constitution and the will of the American people. Our pressure will not relent. Lives are on the line. The global economy is on the line. With that, I am forcing a vote on my War Powers Resolution this week. And when that passes and the White House again ignores the law, we will do it again. We will force your attention to this matter, @realdonaldtrump.

25 years ago, our nation was changed forever. Today, we remember the victims, the families who lost loved ones, and the first responders and service members who answered the call in the days and years that followed. We will never forget. https://t.co/slYRtKheHm

TPS for El Salvador expires today, putting over 7,000 Salvadorans in Massachusetts at risk of being torn from the places they've called home for decades. Rep. Moulton and 80 House Democrats are demanding DHS extend TPS for El Salvador so that these hard-working members of our communities can remain here. We cannot turn our backs on our neighbors.

It has been over four years since Rep. Moulton’s legislation to create the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was signed into law. Since then, more than 23 million people have used 988, helping lower the suicide rate in this country. Today, on #988Day, let's help spread the word further so that people in crisis know help is just one call or text today, by dialing 988.

My statement on tonight's election results: https://t.co/5e958DIqCv

Trump knows that Republicans will lose the midterms, and that's why we should all be concerned how far he'll go - and what laws he'll break - to avoid that humiliation. Rep. Moulton's Protect Mail-In Voting Act of 2026 would prevent Trump from this kind of abuse of power and help protect our election systems from Trump's lawlessness. https://t.co/DbwCcA2rI3

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Spent last night with the people who got me here. It’s time for change. Vote Today, September 1st. Polls are open until 8pm. https://t.co/oo0C8WJHSD

Today is Primary Day in Massachusetts! Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are in line when the polls close, stay put. You are still allowed to cast your vote. Find more info here: https://t.co/4uo7KQfMx2 https://t.co/uM7auY30b1